Acne

Question 1

What are some ddx’s for acne?

Answer 1

roseacea

perioral dermatitis

sebaceous hyperplasia

Question 2

which topical retinoid is the strongest?

Answer 2

tazoratene

Question 3

what is the most effective treatment for acne?

Answer 3

oral isotretinoin (accutane)

attacks all of the mechanisms for acne

Question 4

what are the most common side effects of using accutane

Answer 4

photosensitivity

dry skin and dry lips

Question 5

What’s a significant side effect of accutane?

Answer 5

increased depression and suicidal ideation

Question 6

what are rosecea flares caused by?

Answer 6

alcohol

spicy food

cold weather

Question 7

why is hidradenitis suppurativa a misnomer?

Answer 7

it is folicular, not in the sweat glands (hidradenitis is latin for sweat gland)

Question 8

What are the stages 1-3 of hidradenitis?

Answer 8

• Stage 1 - abscess formation without sinus tracts and scarring
• Stage 2 - recurrent abscesses with sinus tracts, scarring
• Sage 3 - diffuse or almost diffuse involvement, multiple interconnected sinus tracts and abscesses

Question 9

alopecia areata is what kind of disorder?

Answer 9

chronic immune-mediated

Question 10

What are exclamation point hairs?

Answer 10

little hairs that are cut off on the margin of alopecia areata

Question 11

alopecia totalis is complete loss of _________hair

Answer 11

scalp

Question 12

what is the ddx of alopecia areata?

Answer 12

tinea capitis

trichotillomania

cicatrical alopecia (not as smooth)

secondary syphillis

Question 13

how do you treat alopecia areata?

Question 14

what are the treatments for female pattern hair loss?

Answer 14

• minoxidil
• spironolactone
• surgery

Question 15

tinea capitis ddx includes

Answer 15

alopecia areata

seborrehic dermatitis